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The University of Richmond (http://www.richmond.edu), a nationally ranked liberal arts university offering a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Leadership Studies, Law and Continuing Studies with approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Bibliographic and Digital Services (BDS). Boatwright Memorial Library seeks an enthusiastic and outgoing leader who will provide strategic planning and advocacy for the organization and overall success of BDS. This position directs a staff of five librarians and eight support staff in providing digital library services, collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, serials and electronic resource management for the University of Richmond community. These operations involve print & non-print media, licensed electronic resources, and digital formats. The Director of BDS provides ongoing evaluation of these services, develops new, sustainable services, and incorporates new technologies.

Deadline: Job closing date is July 20, 2008

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The Electronic Resources Librarian is a 12-month, tenure track position reporting to the Head of Technical Services and Systems. The ER Librarian, in coordination with the Head of Technical Services and Systems, manages electronic resources for the UNK Library.

Deadline: Applications received by July 14, 2008 will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

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Oversee print serials and electronic resource acquisition and records management, to include create and place orders with vendors for print and electronic subscriptions; identify, create, and edit records database and website; maintain records and monitor expenditures; facilitate access to electronic collections; communicate with vendors to resolve problems and gather and report acquisitions and usage statistics for the Library’s electronic resources.

Deadline: None given.

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As the head of the Library’s Technical Services unit, the Technical Services librarian provides leadership and guidance, supervises library assistants and student workers, manages unit work flows (cataloging, metadata application, database maintenance, and technical processing), sets priorities, develops policies and procedures with colleagues and staff, uses expertise and knowledge to ensure quality control and best practices, performs original cataloging and complex copy cataloging in all formats. Communicates effectively with other library units about policies, practices, and national trends effecting technical services processes. In conjunction with the Acquisitions/Collection Development librarian, recommends purchasing decisions for all types of research and classroom support materials. In conjunction with the Digital Services librarian, develops metadata standards and processes for applying schema and standards to an array of digital objects.

Deadline: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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The Serials-Electronic Resources Librarian reports to the Head of Acquisitions, and will coordinate the development and continuing operation of the USC System Electronic Resources Management module. Serves as part of the Acquisitions team which licenses, activates and renews electronic resources, creating access points and accurate holdings records in the library catalog. Works with the library’s print periodical and serials collection, placing and canceling orders, renewing subscriptions and solving problems.

Deadline: Application review will begin July 21, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

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University of Notre Dame Libraries invites applications for the position of Licensing/Acquisitions Librarian in the Department for Electronic Resources & Serials Access. This position provides leadership for the process of investigating, negotiating and licensing electronic resources in a team environment where the life cycle of electronic resources is managed. Responsibilities include investigating and comparing vendor products and offers, establishing and maintaining effective vendor relations, negotiating and documenting license terms, enhancing selector awareness of access alternatives and issues, documenting status of electronic subscriptions, and collaborating in the management of the Electronic Resource Management System (Verde). The position also coordinates order arrangements and communication working effectively with those who manage related and subsequent steps of the acquisition and access work.

Deadline: Review of applicants will begin July 6, 2008.

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applications for the position of Head of Acquisitions and Continuing Resources, req #: 538, a faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure. The successful candidate will provide leadership and expertise in all issues relating to the ordering and receipt of library materials. All library faculty are responsible for working collaboratively to achieve University and Library goals and objectives. In addition, faculty members must meet the requirements for tenure and promotion. The position supervises 2.5 FTE staff; oversees the ordering and receipt of all library materials; supports budget planning through data gathering and analysis; produces reports; oversees expenditures and invoice payments; establishes and maintains relationships with publishers and vendors; works with Ottenheimer Library Administration, the Collection Development Librarian, and subject librarians regarding budgetary aspects of collection development; works with the Cataloging and Electronic Resources Librarian to enhance access to online resources; works with the Director of Technical Services and Technology to anticipate and plan for changes in the nature and scope of library acquisitions. The position reports to the Director of Technical Services and Technology.

Deadline: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) invites applications for the position of Cataloging and Electronic Resources Librarian, req #: 539, a faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure. The successful candidate will provide leadership and expertise in all issues relating to the cataloging of electronic resources, original materials, and other special formats. All library faculty are responsible for working collaboratively to achieve University and Library goals and objectives. In addition, faculty members must meet the requirements for tenure and promotion. This position will be responsible for the following: perform original and complex adaptive cataloging in all formats, including electronic resources, following national standards and local practices; collaborate with staff to develop policies and procedures for maximizing patron access to electronic resources and other materials; develop bibliographic descriptions, assign subject headings and classification numbers for input into OCLC and Millennium.; resolve database maintenance problems and provide training, direction and support to paraprofessional staff in performing cataloging and data maintenance procedures; serve as a liaison to vendors and obtain records for import/export; maintain knowledge of current cataloging practices and bibliographic access. Reports to the Head of Cataloging.

Deadline: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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University of Houston-Clear Lake seeks an Associate Director, Library Technical Services to oversee planning, coordination and administration of acquisitions, cataloging, serials, electronic resource management and library systems. The Associate Director, Library Technical Services is responsible for providing service-oriented leadership that reflects current needs and anticipates future trends in the evolving library and information environment. This position has primary responsibility for planning, coordination and administration of acquisitions, cataloging, serials, electronic resource management and library systems. The incumbent fosters a collaborative working environment within technical services, the library, and other departments in the academic community.Participates in library-wide planning and policy development as part of the library’s senior administrative team and assists the Executive Director in budgeting.

Deadline: None given.

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The Assistant Dean for Digital Services at Morgan Library, Colorado State University, has leadership and planning responsibilities for library-wide programs related to technology and digital services. This position has management and supervisory responsibility for five departments included in the division: Digital Repository Services; Metadata and Preservation Services; Library Technology Services; Research & Development; and Archives & Special Collections. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, policy development, operations, and progressively advancing digital services in all of these areas. The incumbent is a member of the Libraries’ executive leadership group and represents the Dean of Libraries as appropriate.

Deadline: For full consideration, all application materials must be received by July 14; however, the search may be extended if a suitable candidate is not identified.

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